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Mark was born in Portland, Oregon andraised in Oregon. He graduated from Portland State University with a degree in Political Science and a minor in History. He attended law school at... more

Mark was born in Portland, Oregon andraised in Oregon. He graduated from Portland State University with a degree in Political Science and a minor in History. He attended law school at Willamette University College of Law.Mark practiced law inOregon andIllinois.He is married to Carolyn and they have two children.

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Pat Birmingham has over thirty years of criminal law experience and is one of only sixteen Oregon criminal lawyers listed in Best Lawyers in America and is also listed in the National... more

Pat Birmingham has over thirty years of criminal law experience and is one of only sixteen Oregon criminal lawyers listed in Best Lawyers in America and is also listed in the National Directory of Criminal Defense Lawyers. From 1975 to the present, Pat has practiced criminal law in Oregon a...view profile

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Juvenile law applies to young children and teenagers—usually defined as less than eighteen years old, depending on the state. Minors accused of breaking the law are processed under a juvenile justice system. This system is completely separate from the one used for adults, and the penalties involved are usually far less severe than in the adult system. Juvenile law also carries certain protections that do not apply to adults; for example, names are kept confidential and parents can be present during police questioning. A lawyer who specializes in juvenile law will help minors understand the juvenile justice system and present their defense in juvenile court.